Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: toffeecushion on January 01, 2015, 10:01:56 AM
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I wanted to start the new year with a new outlook, but I am feeling so anxious today. I don't know why, have nothing planned for today. I am on day 5 of my period, not sure what hormones would be in play at the moment. I just know I am sick of this anxiety. Am so fed up with this, I just want to feel normal, nothing special, just normal.
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Awww toffee cushion sorry your suffering it would be lovely to feel normal again - what have you tried for the anxiety? I find hrt does supress it a bit I'm terrible off it but msy have to stop if, are u on ad's sorry if you have said before there are so many posts from me I'd be lost without this site x
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i know how you feel there is no reason for it doesnt make any diferance whats happening day to day like you just want to be normal x
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Thanks for your replies, helps to know I am not alone. I have read that the rise in estrogen can cause anxiety to those sensitive to it, maybe my estrogen is rising. Its the worst feeling, so unsettling.
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A good source of info about estrogen and its effect, well worth a read.
http://surmeno.blogspot.co.uk/2006/03/symptoms-of-estrogen-imbalance.html
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Thanks for the link, silverlady. I now know that I definitely have low estrogen - I have almost every symptom listed there.
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Yes, thanks Silverlady. Think I am also low in estrogen.
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Hello toffeecushion and sending you hugs.
I also deal with the dreaded anxiety. I tend to have surges that are worse in the morning, in fact I'm sure it is the adrenaline that is waking me up and the same thing happens after a nap. During the summer it was horrible and would take my breath away but it is less intense now.
I often wonder if the menopause journey consists of a series of phases that we pass through as our bodies adjust to new hormonal levels. I recall having headaches all day every day for six months that then disappeared and have never returned so with any luck the anxiety will fit the same pattern and eventually reduce. We live in hope !
Take care and wishing you well.
K.
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Kathleen,
I am just the same - the anxiety is definitely worse in the morning. I think you might have something with the phases, a while ago I was having headaches on most days and they were horrible ones. Now I get one or two a month. Wonder what's in store next?
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My anxiety has always been worse in the morning even when going to School :'(
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Hello everyone happy new year this forum is great keep posting girls :) anxiety is one of my symptoms too I feel sometimes it's like having flu aches and pains anyone else suffers like this ? Tired too x
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I get adrenaline flowing fast and it feels like hot water …….. all through my veins
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Really feel for you Toffee Cushion, big hugs! I too noticed things getting worse at the end of my last period and remember others agreeing they had experienced it. I guess it must be fluctuating hormones as opposed to low estrogen, since levels should be beginning to rise by the end of the period? Mine then all settled til last night/today when I started feeling 'weird'. Can't really put it into words, bit tingly in my hand, bit headachey/dizzy, anxious for no reason, can feel my heart beating right through my body. I just want to be on my own or asleep. Can't concentrate on anything . Trying hard to hide it from my family for fear of being called a hypochondriac . It's so weird how you can go from feeling totally normal to a wreck in a matter of hours, isn't it? Hope you're feeling a bit better by the time you read these posts :)
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Ps Great link silverlady, thank you :) My only problem is I seem to have symptoms on both lists. Anyone else?!!
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Briony,
Exactly how I feel, I felt fine when I first got up and then for no reason all the symptoms you have described. The anxiety has eased a little as the day has gone on but I have had a couple of fluttery heart moments and they really freak me out. I felt hot and sweaty after the palpitations but not sure if it was because I was scared and panicky or if it was a hot flush.
I am on day 5 of my period and have started taking samples of my saliva for testing. I've done two and have another ten to do through out the month. Just want to get to the bottom of it.
I think my family are tired of me complaining, it's something every day with me. I try not to say anything to them but you need to talk to someone. I just want to sit in a corner and cry at times.
How are you getting on?
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Bless you toffeecushion. I could have written your post. I can never decide if the physical symptoms bring on my anxiety or whether the anxiety causes the physical symptoms, but either way, it's pants. Like you, I hate the way you just don't know when it'll strike - makes me not want to plan anything in advance . Am becoming a right recluse!
More positively, since month two of HRT, the more normal days have outweighed the hormonal ones, which is good news. My problem seems to be when my own cycle clashes with the HRT ... That's when the crashing fatigue, headaches, anxiety etc all kick in. My doc has suggested I try Qlaira as it'll suppress my own cycle (unlike HRT) but I have decided to give the HRT three months trial at least. Do let me know how you get on with your saliva tests . Hang in there xxxx
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Hi toffeecushion, sending a squishy hug for you, i know this feeling lately, its horrible. My anxiety was awful too yesterday. I hate New Year anyway so that didn't help but also my anxiety seems to peak a few days after my period which was four days ago.. No idea why, I seem to be weird as most people are just before or during. Also mornings are worst for me, especially in the holidays when i have less of a routine.I find by teatime i usually feel okay and wonder what on earth i was worrying about. I try to remind myself that its the hormones not me that's going mad, although some days are harder than others. Liquid magnesium, vitamins and Femoston have helped and I'm finding things a little better as time goes on, the anxiety tends to last a shorter time. Hope you feel a bit better today and keep chatting to someone, anyone, it helps! :)
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I find driving at night much more difficult that driving in the day because my vision just doesn't seem good (the headlights look like starbursts). I've mentioned this for years to the optician so it's not new for me but it's definitely getting worse and just adds to the anxiety.
I have exactly the same problem. It's frightening because in places where there are no street lights, I can't see the road ahead.
I bought (expensive!) anti-glare prescription glasses a few years ago but they didn't help at all. I now avoid driving at night, except for very short journeys.
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I seem to tick every item on the low oestrogen list but then at times some of those on the excess oestrogen list! Just goes to show the effect fluctuating hormones has I suppose!
but also my anxiety seems to peak a few days after my period which was four days ago.. No idea why, I seem to be weird as most people are just before or during.
Until I read posts on here, I thought it was only me like this. People talk about the relief when they come on, but I now start to feel dread as I know what's around the corner! Maybe therefore our problem is more a result of fluctuating hormones, rather than low estrogen per se? At the end of our periods, levels start to rise, don't they - which could explain why some of us experience symptoms of both and high and low estrogen? If you take HRT, do you think feeling worse around day four/five is a result of stopping the progesterone? Or do you take it continuously?
If my doc will let me, I think I am going to try taking it continuously to see if it makes a difference. Got nothing to lose ...
One other thing, did you see Pixiegirl's post in New Members? Interesting what her specialist said about the requirements of someone in peri menopause and how something stronger than HRT may be required?
Hang in there ladies - we can get through this together! xx
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One of my big issues was palpitations. I seemed to get stuck for a whole day when my heart rhythm was off. It was very scary. Beta blockers at a very low dose helped me so much. I no longer wake in the night with a racing heart and although I still have the occasional palpitation it's nothing like it was. They also help with anxiety.
I can only tolerate a tiny amount but they are very helpful.
Honeyb
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Hello Ladies.
The meno anxiety is horrible and if it wasn't for the support and knowledge from the ladies on this site I'd be in an even worse state !
Sending hugs and warm thoughts to you all.
K.